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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act directs the CJC to study rates of crime recidivism. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of different types of sen- tences on rates of recidivism. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) to conduct a comprehensive study on how different types of criminal sentences impact recidivism rates, which measure how often individuals who have been previously convicted of a crime commit new offenses after being released. Specifically, the CJC is required to research and analyze the effectiveness of various sentencing approaches in reducing repeat criminal behavior and to submit a detailed report to the Oregon Legislature's interim judiciary committees by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, meaning the legislation will no longer be in effect after that date. The purpose of this research appears to be gathering data that could potentially inform future criminal justice policy and sentencing guidelines by providing empirical insights into which sentencing strategies might be most effective at preventing individuals from reoffending.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2494 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2494 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83475 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2494/Introduced |
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